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Girls - or so it was thought - we weaker and could not rule with authority. Before Henry VIII's reign, there had only been one female queen, Matilda, and her reign had led to serious civil war.
Whilst a male king could have absolute authority, queens would have to be supported by male councillors and advisors, which Henry VIII thought would cause strife amongst the nobility. They were also thought to inspire rebellion against their rule, particularly among the more conservative members of society.
Put simply - he wanted the Tudor dynasty to continue, without risk of uprising or civil war.
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What happened to Henry and Jane Seymour?
She died giving birth to Edward VI, Henry VIII's son.
What is Jane Seymour real name?
Jane Seymour
Which of Henry VIII wives brought Mary and elizabeth his daughters back to court?
Jane Seymour.
What is Henry Fonda's middle name?
Jane Fonda's birth name is Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda.
When did Henry VIII died who became king or queen?
Henry VIII died in 1547. His successor was his son (with Jane Seymour) Edward VI. He was very young and weak, so the effective power was exercised by Edward Seymour and later by John Dudley.
Why did Henry marry Jane Seymour?
She was so pretty and he wanted a son she did have ason called Edward. Sadly Jane died by septicaemia.
What year did Henry marry Jane Seymour?
1536 in may
When did Jane Seymour marry Henry VIII?
Answer Henry VIII married Jane Seymour on 30th May 1536. She was the third of his six wives.
When did Jane smore marriy Henry?
Please check your spelling. it is horrible :) Jane Seymour did marry Henry VIII.
Was Jane Seymour popular?
Jane Seymour was very popular because she had a baby boy, which is what Henry VIII wanted.
Did Henry VIII marry just for fun?
No,he got married to get a male heir. He got one when he married Jane Seymour and after that he wanted another one.
Gave King Henry VIII the male heir that he wanted.?
Jane Seymour
When did Henry v111 and Jane Seymour get married?
Henry VII did not marry her, it was Henry VIII who married Jane Seymour on 30th May 1536.
What happened to the wedding of Henry and Jane Seymour?
Henry And Jane Seymour maybe had the wedding at Henry's Church
When did Henry VIII Marry anne Seymour?
He never married Anne Seymour. I think you got confused with Jane Seymour, his third wife. Henry VIII married to Jane just eleven days after Anne Boleyn's execution on May 30th.
Why did Henry viii want to marry all the women?
Kyloias: No Henry married them all just to get a son. His favorite was Jane Seymour.
Did Catherine parr marry Jane Seymour's brother Answer Yes Thomas Seymour.?
Yes. When Henry died Catherine Parr married Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth went to live with them.
